How to Use terrazzo in a Sentence

terrazzo

noun
  • Gusts of wind had left ash rippled in waves across the terrazzo floors outside.
    — Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Just make sure to cut them into bite-size pieces so the whole terrazzo is speckled.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2021
  • The shiny surfaces, marble walls and the terrazzo floors were easy to clean.
    — Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2017
  • The smooth, pale terrazzo floor reflects light and adds to the airiness of the space.
    — Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The walls are clad in brown subway tiles that echo colors in the terrazzo flooring.
    — John G. Bloodsworth, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Gray terrazzo tile floors cover the spaces on the edges of the room where patrons dine and drink.
    — Grace Schneider, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2019
  • This clever idea, shown here with thick terrazzo countertops, helps this tiny kitchen live larger.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 5 July 2023
  • The floors are a rich white terrazzo and there are accents of white oak streaming across the ceiling and along the walls.
    — Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The terrazzo is also easier to cut through if the fruit is smaller.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Freed from the constraints of frames and flat surfaces, terrazzo can be as versatile as clay.
    — Zoey Poll, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the main bar is a pebble dash terrazzo, made from local river rocks.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Floors of white terrazzo and ceilings of blonde pine create warm, limpid spaces within.
    — Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2023
  • From colorful terrazzo to skirted sinks and small-format tiles, what's old is new again.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The office also has an attached bathroom, this one with terrazzo walls and a deep soaking tub.
    — Angela Serratore, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Amid sunlight and the pavilion’s pale terrazzo floors, Leigh’s work brims with purpose.
    — Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Downstairs, the vibe is slightly darker, with walnut walls and terrazzo floors.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The roomy primary suite has a fireplace and a massive bathroom with terrazzo-like floors.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Luxe kitchen appliances like steam ovens and pizza ovens, as well as trendy surfaces like terrazzo and soapstone.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The terrazzo on which Statham sits is a garden of high-end rattan furnishings.
    — Tom Chiarella, Esquire, 26 May 2015
  • New lighting, new wood floors to replace the old terrazzo, greenery, and new paint will all serve to make for a warmer, more inviting space.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2017
  • Guests check in at the lobby standing on the original terrazzo tiling in the former tasting room.
    — Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 4 June 2021
  • The terrazzo floors glide from inside to out, and so does the white-marble planter that slips through a glass wall like a ghost to hold a grove of young birches.
    — Curbed, 9 June 2023
  • Inside, terrazzo-style floors and wood ceilings will greet visitors.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Wiseman also made an eye-catching mirror for the terrazzo-floored powder room.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Other perks of the home include a walk-in pantry and a primary suite with a spa-like bathroom enrobed in terrazzo stone.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
  • Most of these details are in the public spaces, but a few, including the terrazzo floors, extend to the guest rooms.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • What that translates into on the ground floor — which is below the tree line — is darker terrazzo floors and walls made from faceted gray cork panels.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
  • The hefty glass bottles and their caps, which evoke the vibrant solidity of terrazzo, reflect the approach.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Rooms pair comfort with modern design and a hint of cool-kid edge, featuring warm wood bedframes, terrazzo slabs, and leather seating.
    — Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Most often these look like those glimmering countertops that look like a small scale version of terrazzo in countertop form.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025

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